Goodwin-Greene Hut

The Goodwin-Greene hut was built in the 1970s in memory of mountaineers Peter Goodwin and Carl Greene. The hut was fully renovated in 2001.

Hut Elevation: 11,680

Layout and capacity: All Braun huts have propane burners for cooking, photovoltaic lighting, mattresses and pillows, eating and cooking utensils, toilet paper, matches, and cleaning supplies. Hut users melt snow for water. Goodwin-Greene hut is a one-level structure that sleeps 10 (3 doubles, 4 singles). Note: there is a minimum booking number of 5 spaces for reservations at the Goodwin-Greene. NO DOGS!

Hut Location: This high altitude hut is located near timberline at the head of the Difficult Creek drainage about 12 miles south of the Aspen Mountain Ski Area, in central Colorado. Warning: The Alfred A. Braun Huts and Friends Hut are located in areas of known avalanche terrain with recurring avalanche cycles. Routes are not marked or maintained. [locator map]

Interior with beautiful wood burner cookstove.

Maps:
Official 10th Mountain, Winter: Richmond Hill [example]
USGS Maps: Aspen, Hayden Peak and New York Peak Quadrangles
USFS Forest Visitor's Map: White River National Forest

Dates Open: Thanksgiving through the end of May.

Owned By: Alfred A. Braun Hut System  Oven: Woodburning   Sauna: No

Goodwin-Greene Hut, Gold Hill to left.